Experience a traditional kava ceremony in the May S. Marcy Sculpture Garden. Listen to music by Tongan musician and cultural specialist, Semisi Ma'u, and a talk by Peri M. Klemm, Ph.D. on the rich arts of the Tonga.

With an understanding of design and balance, a garden can become an expression of the creative and artistic elements found in ones daily life. Using a variety of succulents, Horticulturalist Patrick Anderson will highlight the diverse array of colors and forms that these... Keep reading

7:00 p.m. Lecture | 8:00 p.m. Film
Satyaijt Ray (1921-1992) was a master of Indian cinema and his work continues to be studied and discovered by audiences around the world. The Music Room,... Keep reading

Fred Benedetti performs a concert of music from the Renaissance through the early Classical period on a baritone guitar and a standard classical guitar. Selections will include works by John Dowland, Domenico Scarlatti, the famous Chaconne... Keep reading

Learn new art projects, and meet and mingle with fellow educators during the annual Educators' Art Fair. Designed especially for K-12 educators, this program takes inspiration from Art of East Asia... Keep reading

Join the Museum's Docent Council for an exclusive tour of Edward and Mina Smith's magnificent private art collection. Their collection of African, Oceanic, and Art of the Americas includes sculpture, traditional adornments, and weapons, as well as objects used in... Keep reading

Tracing the roots of Western Style painting in Japan, Hiroko Johnson, Professor Emeritus at San Diego State University, will discuss the initial phases of Western influence on the country. Johnson will look specifically at Christian influences... Keep reading